What you'll do
- Lead development of Scribd's core reading experience impacting over 10 million daily users.
- Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and AI/ML teams to prototype and launch innovative features.
- Modernize the tech stack by decomposing a Ruby on Rails monolith into a modular Microfrontend architecture using Next.js.
- Develop and maintain both frontend and backend systems, including React/Next.js frontend and Python backend services.
- Improve SEO and AEO alongside SEO PM and contribute to document ingestion infrastructure with Data/ML teams.
What you should know
- This role requires strong full-stack experience with a focus on React, Next.js, and Ruby on Rails.
- Candidates should be comfortable working in a collaborative, cross-functional environment involving product, design, and AI/ML teams.
- The position is onsite in Dallas, TX, or requires residence near specified US, Canadian, or Mexican cities due to Scribd Flex policy.
- Applicants should be prepared to work on both frontend infrastructure and backend services, including Python microservices.
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI-enhanced user experiences and contribute to modernizing a large-scale platform.
About the company
- Scribd is a mission-driven company focused on democratizing knowledge and empowering collective expertise through multiple products.
- They foster a culture of GRIT, emphasizing goals, results, innovation, and positive team influence.
- The company supports a flexible work environment balancing individual needs with intentional in-person collaboration.
- Scribd values diversity and inclusion, committed to equal opportunity and fostering an inclusive workplace.
- Offers a comprehensive benefits package including 100% paid healthcare, parental leave, and learning allowances.
Key required skills
ReactNext.jsRuby on RailsPythonPostgreSQL - databaseAWSGraphQLTypeScript